Aurora University — Opportunities for Global Study

Students are transformed by AU's global initiatives. Study abroad for a semester. Pursue a May Travel/study course. Attend an on-campus event with an international focus. You’ll start to discover what it means to be a citizen of the world. Today your education requires a global perspective.

Aurora University offers several avenues for learning about our complex, interdependent world.

International exchange program and study abroad

Have the experience of a lifetime and immerse yourself in a culture other your own. Experience another country for a semester through an AU international exchange program in Barcelona, Spain. As you explore faraway places, you'll learn more about yourself in the process.

In addition to sending students out into the world, Aurora University also hosts international students from partner universities as part of its exchange program. The experience not only gives students from other countries the opportunity to study in the United States in a major metropolitan area; it also exposes AU students to different cultures on campus, creating a global community right here in Aurora.

Summer Study Abroad

Travel in May

Travel in May offers courses specifically developed for a three-week format, including classes that involve travel/study trips to destinations in the United States and abroad. Previous courses have included travel to Costa Rica, Honduras, London, Paris and Rome. In addition to offering students the opportunity to learn about a culture first hand, many of the trips also include a service component.

The Wackerlin Center and Servant Leadership Initiative also offer international trips with a focus on community service.

International studies minor

In the modern economy, understanding global relations is mandatory. AU recognizes this need and offers a minor in international studies to help students enhance their appreciation of globalization. This minor complements any major and provides students with a solid foundation in international studies.